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iii. To
set or "cure" your paint
a.
Wait 4 hours after paint is applied (this does not apply if unpacking a new stove,
this time is allowed in the workshop).
Then
we recommend the Goldilocks and the 3
bears method; small fire, medium fire, big fire
.
b
. Light a small kindling fire, keep burning for 10-15 minutes
c. Add fuel gradually to build a medium fire. Building a hot fire immediately will "shock"
the paint and cause it to release from the surface. Keep it burning like this for about 60
minutes ( bringing the stove surface temperature to 450
F/230 C)
d
. For the final stage of curing, add fuel to make very hot fire. Keep it at this level for
about 60 minutes (
achieving temperatures above 600 F/315 C)
Don't
touch the surface with anything during the curing process. There is likely to be
strong smell when the paint is curing, ventilate the room well, open windows/doors as
necessary. Take extra care if anyone else in the household has breathing difficulties
.
5.4 Re-touching your stove paint or painting your flue
(cont)